Why and how can people hate Taylor?”: Taylor Swift’s Reaction to Harry Styles Go Through Awful Grammy Moment Tells us How Traumatic It Was For Her

Fans believe Taylor Swift’s reaction to Harry Styles’ Grammy win was a flashback to her own 2009 VMAs moment.

The internet has long been fascinated by Taylor Swift and Harry Styles’ relationship.
Taylor Swift’s standing ovation for Harry Styles’ 2023 Grammy win, despite grumbling from some in the audience, grabbed major headlines.

The internet has always been obsessed with Taylor Swift and Harry Styles’ relationship. So, when Taylor Swift stood up to applaud her ex for winning the Grammy for Best Album in 2023, beating out heavyweights like Beyoncé, Adele, and Kendrick Lamar in the category. That too over some Grammy audience members’ grumbling over Styles’ win, it made major headlines.

And for the chronically online, this scene was a blast from the past, reminiscent of the infamous 2009 incident when Swift faced similar drama.
Taylor Swift Stood by Her Ex Harry Styles While the Grammy Audience Heckled Him
Harry Styles‘ Album of the Year win at the 2023 Grammys sent shockwaves through the internet mostly among Queen Bee’s fans. While Styles basked in the glow of his victory, the air was thick with tension. As he accepted the award, a chorus of boos and cries of “Beyoncé” and “Beyoncé should’ve won” erupted from the audience, a stark contrast to the applause that greeted many other winners from the night.

The internet was ablaze with reactions to that particular moment from the night, and Taylor Swift’s response to Styles’ win caught everyone’s attention. As Harry Styles received the award and delivered his speech, Swift stood up and applauded him (as caught in the clip shared by Storyful on YouTube). The pop icon was also spotted talking and hugging Styles, seemingly congratulating him on his big win during the ceremony as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Amid the speculation surrounding Swift’s supportive reaction to Styles’ Grammy win, fans have been buzzing about deeper reasons behind her gesture. While many see her actions as a gesture of support from an ex and friend, there’s also chatter that the moment might have evoked personal memories for Swift.

Some observers pointed out that the scene could have been a poignant reminder of the 2009 VMAs when Kanye West infamously interrupted her acceptance speech to declare that Beyoncé should have won.